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SB54 CVA

2004 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,296 mi
Last recorded88,296 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 CVA
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2019 88,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear underside slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 79,418 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat rail slightly worn

Fail 20 Nov 2018 79,403 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 66,434 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 46,162 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened strut top mount (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,820 miles

Rear section exhaust system outer skin deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2014 67,250 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 38,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 24 Oct 2013 38,659 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 22 Oct 2012 33,328 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 33,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,890 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 36,691 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 36,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,817 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,165 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 15,802 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?

Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
5,413
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
3,964
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,425
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,119
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 1,975
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,044
Direction indicator incorrect colour 745
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SB54 CVA is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Idea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 56,548 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Idea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,425 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB54 CVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Idea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Idea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SB54 CVA registered?

SB54 CVA is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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